Functionalists Flashcards
3 functions that help society
Secondary socialisation
Sifts and sorts
Teaches skills needed for work
Durkheim
Passes on norms and values to integrate individuals in society
Durkheim social order?
Based on cohesion and value consensus, strengthening social solidarity
Parsons
Acts like a bridge between family and adult roles
Parsons What do schools give on to children?
The universal value of achievement, also selects children in their appropriate roles because it meritocratic
Davis and Moore
Sorts people into different positions- principles of stratification
D&M What system motivates?
System of unequal rewards to motivate into the top position
Criticisms 4
Evidence of differential achievement isn’t meritocratic
Who you know is more beneficial
Doesn’t prepare for work
Doesn’t look at conflict